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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1925
Page
5
City officials note a ban on concrete as paving material despite its lower cost. City engineer Frank Lingenfelter rejects concrete for durability doubts while four approved types remain asphalt asphaltic concrete brick and wooden block.
Police warn of stolen automobiles bearing Sans numbers. Owners listed include Charles Ozment Buick from Martindale Ave and Thirty-Third St, George Higgins Ford, Ralph Daigle Chevrolet, Frank Cleveland Chrysler, Theodore Sawyer Overland, Arthur Dudley Chevrolet, Edward Schmid Oakland, and others with locations on Meridian St, Monument Pl, Virginia Ave, and more.
Police report lists owners matched to recovered vehicles including Carrie Burk Ford at 1635 Yandes St. and 1309 Lewis St. Clarence Vorster Ford at Bancroft St and Michigan St. John Shea Ford at 621 N. Tacoma St. George Wesling Oldsmobile at Kentucky Ave and Senate Ave. Gustave Mix Ford at 4900 block Prospect St. William Pierpont Buick at Georgia and Illinois Sts. Ely Tain Studebaker at Capitol Ave and Louisiana Sts.
London July 13 United Press reports the evacuation of the Ruhr by French troops began today. Troops have largely withdrawn from Gelsenkirchen a major coal and iron center in western Germany according to a Central News dispatch from Berlin.
Centerville Indiana July 13 sewer gas was named as the cause of a Sunday morning blast that tore $4 000 worth of damage to the Howe restaurant. Windows in surrounding buildings were shattered by the force of the explosion.
A pedestrian named HOP recounts being seized by police for jaywalking near the Lorraine Hotel. He faces a possible $300 fine and 189 days at the Indiana State Farm. A prosecutor and Judge Draper delay the case until Tuesday, while readers are invited to share their own pedestrian anecdotes with The Indianapolis Times.
Ruth Mattox 33 months old, daughter of Mrs. Mary Mattox of 1517 Kelly St., remained critical at city hospital after a stairway fall at home. Police say she appeared unhurt at first but sank into unconsciousness Sunday night. Doctors report a fractured skull.
Police seek a lone bandit who held up John Cox at a Standard Oil station at Pratt and Delaware Streets locking him in a closet and fleeing with 60 dollars. Other crimes include a pickpocket stealing 19 dollars from Clyde Kern and burglars taking 45 dollars from Murry Snyder's poolroom. Clothing valued at 36 dollars was stolen from Fannie Fields residence at 855 West Pratt Street.
Mayor Sank says the administration will wait while the councilmanic rebellion seeks concessions before approving measures. The city faces suspending bill payments and delaying loans totaling 650 000 for the general fund and board of health. Controller Hogue says salaries will pause until funds and tax money are realized. Freeman notes Wise opposed paving Indianapolis Ave with asphalt, citing residents preferring concrete, and says the board halts proceedings awaiting council action.
Pendleton July 13 trustees order a new frame building to replace one burnt in a recent fire. The $9,800 insurance payout finances the construction at Indiana State Reformatory.
Prominent speakers from across the country will address the first golden ruler convention in Winona Lake Indiana opening Tuesday. Notable participants include Alonzo Wilson Dr Isaac M Yonan Mrs C R Gannaway Dr Sherman L Divine John R Voris Mrs Lillian Ascough Mrs Edward Franklin White and others.
Mayor Shank warned that visitors to the International Police Chiefs convention in Montreal will face strict liquor-law enforcement. He pledged no relaxation in rules and said he will personally hold anyone who violates the law accountable.
The Indiana scene notes Harry E. Yockey as president of the Indianapolis Advertising Club and the Indianapolis Kiwanis Club. The golden rule guides homes governments offices and industry. Governor Jackson is expected to preside Wednesday.
Police hunt for three boys and one girl reported missing. Alice Hinsley 12, left Sunday for Sunday school and did not return. Alva Kaufmann 13 took 25 dollars from his brother. Kenneth Thompson 12 left with 15 year old Arthur Robison of Rushville Indiana.
Hiner will speak on bus transportation before the Mercator Club at a luncheon Tuesday at the Spink Arms.
An Army air unit joined the manhunt for Philip Knox Knapp, a college graduate and deserter accused of killing taxi driver Louis Panella in Hempstead. Lieuts Elliott and Sargent flew from Mitchel Field toward Canada or Alexandria Bay, with handcuffs ready. A taxi robbery suspect near Utica matched the deserter's description.
A health campaign led by Misa Helen Cooper Hodgeron, Durham superintendent, seeks to abolish circular rubber garters for women. It proposes replacing them with harness and patent buckle alternatives to support hose after corset decline, labeling elastic garters as unhealthy.
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